The opportunity
A rare chance to join a growing integrated agency and take ownership of its marketing function. Reporting to the Managing Director, you'll lead strategy, drive commercial growth and play a key role in shaping the next chapter of the business
The role
As Head of Marketing, you'll lead a small team of digital specialists, own key client relationships and oversee multi-channel marketing strategies. This is a great role with real autonomy, while still staying hands-on enough to support delivery and provide expert guidance when needed. This would suit someone ready for the next step in their career or someone just looking for a fresh challenge.
Key areas of focus
- Lead a small marketing team
- Own strategic relationships across key client accounts
- Drive client growth, retention and commercial performance
- Lead and support new business pitches
- Oversee integrated SEO, PPC, content and social strategies
- Use data and insight to shape recommendations and improve performance
- Work closely with design and development teams to deliver outstanding client outcomes
- Help shape the future growth and direction of the marketing function
About you
- Broad digital marketing experience across channels such as SEO, PPC, content and social
- Agency experience and confidence managing multiple clients and stakeholders
- Leadership experience, either through direct people management or mentoring
- Commercially minded with strong presentation and client-facing skills
- Comfortable balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution
- Ambitious, driven and excited by the opportunity to help scale a growing business
You will need to be able to commute to the office in County Durham.
Head of Marketing / Marketing Lead in Darlington employer: Nigel Wright Group Careers
As a leading engineering business in the North East, our client offers an exceptional work environment that fosters innovation and technical excellence. Employees benefit from a collaborative culture that encourages professional growth and development, with clear pathways to advance into leadership roles. The company's commitment to bespoke product development in safety-critical environments ensures that every team member plays a vital role in solving complex challenges, making this an exciting and rewarding place to work.
Contact Details:
Nigel Wright Group Careers Recruitment Team
